Columbus Technical College
Public certificate school in Columbus, GA that costs an average of $7,638 a year after financial aid and graduates 26% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,638
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$39,157
PublicMidsize city2,719 undergraduates
Cost of Columbus Technical College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,552 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,052 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,262 |
| Books and supplies | $500 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,638 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,129 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,325 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,253 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,263 |
| $110,001+ | $15,522 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Columbus Technical College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 52% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $33,987 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $39,157 |
| Rank in Georgia (earnings) | 15th of 55 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,756 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $100 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 58% |
| Students with federal loans | 0.8% |
Majors and programs at Columbus Technical College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (48)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 174 | $42,086 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 200 | $27,637 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 34 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 95 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 35 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 150 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 68 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 141 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 102 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 49 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 81 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 54 | — | — |
| Data Processing | 15 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 39 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 31 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 27 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 16 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 26 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 184 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 199 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 43 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 142 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 40 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 20 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 110 | — | — |
| Mason/Masonry | 6 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 9 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 252 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 61 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 116 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 37 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 3 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 80 | — | — |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 39 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 32 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Data Processing | 11 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 29 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 9 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 17 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 28 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 507 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 141 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 19 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Georgia
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta | $11,270 | — | $35,184 |
| Southern Regional Technical College | Thomasville | $11,291 | — | $35,123 |
| Athens Technical College | Athens | $7,929 | — | $40,154 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | Clarkston | $12,185 | — | $40,636 |
| Savannah Technical College | Savannah | $3,457 | — | $38,126 |
| Albany Technical College | Albany | $2,966 | — | $34,861 |
| North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville | $4,597 | — | $38,478 |
| Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta | $2,240 | — | $37,957 |
About Columbus Technical College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, GA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 2,719 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | columbustech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Columbus Technical College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,552 a year (tuition and fees: $4,052 in-state, $7,262 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,638 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,129.
How much do Columbus Technical College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $39,157 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 55 similar colleges in Georgia.
What is Columbus Technical College's graduation rate?
26% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 52% of first-year students return for a second year.